Infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus

ABSTRACT

An infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus is disclosed. The invention comprises a combination compact disc player and a cassette player for playing music that is effective in soothing or stimulating an infant, and a structure for hanging mobile fixtures over the infant. The apparatus is attached to the side of an infant&#39;s crib or playpen in a conventional manner. The mobile fixtures turn in a synchronized response to the music characteristics. The parent or care giver is provided the option of playing music continuously, allowing the device to self actuate in response to motion on the part of the infant, or allowing the mobile to turn in response to sounds made by the infant. The control of the compact disc and cassette player is also available via an infrared remote control. The mobile structure is detachable to allow for the use of the music reproduction system by itself as the child grows older.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to infant mobiles used on cribsand, more particularly, to an infant mobile with compact disc/cassetteplayer apparatus.

2. Description of the Related Art

Children are a blessed addition to a family. As every parent knows,infants require considerable stimulation both audibly and visually toensure that the child grows up normally and flourishes. Thesestimulations are also important in instilling in the infant a sense ofsecurity via a repeated audible and visual stimulation that is familiarto the infant. These stimulations let the infant know that he or she isin their normal environment and that all is well. The use of physicaltoys or objects also allow for the development of touch and depthperception by the reaching out action of the infant's hands to graspsaid toys or objects. Scientific studies have shown repeatedly that aninfant that is provided with physical stimulation means develops morequickly than an infant who is not provided with such stimulation.Additionally, external stimulation by other physical means allows forgreater time for the parent or care giver to attend to other importantmatters, and reduces the time the infant may spend in a state ofunexplained irritability, fussing, or crying.

One of the most common approaches to providing infants with audible,visual and physical stimulation has been through the use of mobilesattached to the infant's crib or playpen. Throughout the years the mostcommon approach has been to provide a mobile, equipped with a wind upmusic box to provide such stimulation. The most common problem with suchan approach is that the wind up music box only provides stimulationuntil the wind up mechanism stops, which is limited to only a shortduration on the order of a few minutes. At this point the child'sattention will be lost.

The previous art consists of many examples of devices designed toovercome the shortcomings of conventional mobiles. Examples of thesedevices include U.S. Pat. No. 3,983,647, issued in the name ofStubbmann, in which the mobile fixtures rotate around a horizontal axis,U.S. Pat. No. D 364,652, issued in the name of Santana, which disclosesmobile fixtures which glow in the dark and U.S. Pat. No. D 349,735,issued in the name of Cacciola, which also discloses a mobile whichrotates around a horizontal axis. While a mobile constructed inaccordance with these disclosures will certainly entertain an infant,they also possess many shortcomings themselves. These problems includethe above-mentioned problem of short running times and no response toactions by the infant.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,207,696, issued in the name of Hyman, et al. addressesthese problems by the use of a motion sensor which allows for theactivation of the mobile when the infant moves, and the use of a longterm energy storage device, but no music reproduction for the purposesof sound stimulation. U.S. Pat. No. 4,363,181, issued in the name ofHyman, et al. allows for the use of sound reproduction, but not the useof motion detection on the part of the infant to allow for mobilecontrol.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,984,380, issued in the name of Anderson, addresses theaforementioned problems, by the use of a motion sensor and externalsound reproduction means. A device constructed in accordance with thisdisclosure however is very large and attached to the dwelling room inwhich the crib or playpen is located. It is also only operated onalternating current and is therefore not easily relocated.

Another problem associated with conventional mobiles and theaforementioned prior art is that they are capable of playing only oneset of musical tunes. This not only becomes monotonous for the infantafter a time, but also for the parent or care giver, who must endurelistening to it as well. U.S. Pat. No. 4,640,034, issued in the name ofZisholtz, discloses a mobile which utilizes a cassette player in whichthe parent or care giver may play varying musical tunes, and which maystart and stop dependent upon movement of the infant. A problemassociated with this approach, is that while the music may vary, themobile fixtures turn only in a constant, non-varying pattern, which maycause the infant to stop paying attention. Also, current technology ofmusic reproduction is utilizing the compact disc, which in many casescertain musical selections are only released on compact disc. This mayprevent the parent or care giver from playing certain music they wantthe infant to hear. A final problem with a device constructed inaccordance with this disclosure is that no remote control operation ofthe device is possible. This forces the parent or care giver to actuatecontrols directly on the device which may disturb the child that is inthe early stages of falling asleep.

A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that readdirectly on the claims of the instant invention.

Consequently, a need has been felt for providing an apparatus and methodwhich overcomes the problems cited above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide animproved infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus.

Briefly described according to the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, an infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatusis composed of a combination compact disc player and a cassette playerfor playing music that is effective in soothing or stimulating aninfant, and a structure for hanging mobile fixtures over the infant. Theapparatus is attached to the side of an infant's crib or playpen in aconventional manner. The mobile fixtures turn in a synchronized responseto the music characteristics. The parent or care giver is provided theoption of playing music continuously, allowing the device to selfactuate in response to motion on the part of the infant, or allowing themobile to turn in response to sounds made by the infant. The control ofthe compact disc and cassette player is also available via an infraredremote control. The mobile structure is detachable to allow for the useof the music reproduction system by itself as the child grows older.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device thatcan play an almost infinite number of musical selections based upon thewishes of the parent or care giver. This has several benefits. First,the infant as well as the parent or care giver is relieved from hearingthe same monotonous tune over and over again. Second, a soft, soothinglullaby may be played when the child is put down to go to sleep or takea nap. Third, stimulating music or a sing-a-long may be played at timeswhen the child is not tired and needs to be entertained, or when theparent or care giver does not want the child to fall asleep. Fourth,soothing tunes that the infant has found comforting may be moved andused in other locations such as at day care or in an automobile, to helpsoothe and comfort the infant. Finally, the music selections can growwith the infant.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatusthat can play both audio cassettes as well as compact discs.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatusthat rotates the mobile fixtures in response to the musiccharacteristics, thus increasing the entertainment value to the infant.

It is another object of the present invention to provide for the selfactuation of the music playback device as well as the rotation of themobile fixtures in response to movement of the infant. This has severalbenefits. First, it allows the parent or care giver to know the infanthas fallen asleep by the cessation of music. Second, it allows theparent or care giver to know the child is moving or awaking by theresumption of music playback. Finally, the resumption of music playbackmay allow the infant to fall back asleep on his or her own without theintervention of a parent or care giver.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatusthat is directly controlled by sounds made by the infant. Suchstimulation allows for increased entertainment value by allowing theinfant to control his or her environment. Such stimulation may also aidin early speech development and other knowledge-based areas.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatusthat is portable in nature and thus easily moved from an infant's cribto a playpen or other location.

It is another object of the present invention to provide for a removablecompact disc player and cassette player that may be used when the childgrows older. This aids in increased cost savings on the part of theconsumer by eliminating redundant purchases to play musical material.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatusthat is controllable both locally at the device and remotely via aninfrared control port.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device thatcan be easily produced using existing technology, materials and assemblytechniques.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device thatis aesthetically pleasing, which can be designed in a variety of stylesand colors.

Another advantage of the present invention is that it is simple, andtherefore, inexpensive to manufacture. This savings, if passed on to theconsumer, may influence the public to utilize such a device. A simpledesign also increases product reliability and useful product lifetime.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following more detailed description andclaims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in whichlike elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an infant mobile with compactdisc/cassette player apparatus shown in a utilized state according to apreferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the audio playback and control unit associatedwith the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof; and

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the electrical circuitry associatedwith the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In order to describe the complete relationship of the invention, it isessential that some description be given to the manner and practice offunctional utility and description of an infant mobile with compactdisc/cassette player apparatus.

The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms ofits preferred embodiment, herein depicted within the Figures

1. Detailed Description of the Figures

Referring now to FIG. 1, a perspective view of an infant mobile withcompact disc/cassette player apparatus 10 shown in a utilized stateaccording to a preferred embodiment of the present invention isdisclosed. An audio playback and control unit 15 is attached to the sideof a conventional crib or playpen 20. The actual method of physicalattachment will be described in greater detail hereinbelow. Exiting thetop of the audio playback and control unit 15 in a generally centrallocation is a support stand 25. The support stand 25 continues upwardand gently curves in a 180° direction, where it terminates downward atan electric gear reduction motor 30. The electric gear reduction motor30 possesses an output shaft 35 which is centrally terminated at arotating hub 40. Extending radially outward from the rotating hub 40 isa plurality of fixture arms 45. Located at the opposing end of eachfixture arms 45 is a mobile fixture 50 fastened by a connecting means 55such as string, yarn or a monofilament line. It is envisioned that thesupport stand 25, the rotating hub 40, and the fixture arms 45 would bemanufactured from plastic using an injection molding process. Suchmaterial is easily cleaned and presents a non-toxic surface should theinfant place them in his or her mouth. It is envisioned that the mobilefixture 50 would be manufactured from a soft, flame retardant fabric, ina stuffed, quilted fashion, though it can be seen by those familiar inthe art, that other safe materials such as plastic, wood, heavycardboard and the like could also be utilized. The audio playback andcontrol unit 15 is generally position able along a top rail 60 of theconventional crib or playpen 20 and centrally located between a pair ofdividing slats 65 as shown. All of the operational controls of theinfant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus 10 are locatedon a front face 70 of the audio playback and control unit 15, and willbe described in greater detail hereinbelow.

Referring next to FIG. 2, a front view of the audio playback and controlunit 15 is depicted. Shown exiting the top of the audio playback andcontrol unit 15 is the support stand 25. The support stand 25 isconnected to the audio playback and control unit 15 via a snap-in plugassembly 75. The snap-in plug assembly 75 provides a physical means ofsupport for the support stand 25 as well as providing an electricalconnection to a motor conductor cable 80. The motor conductor cable 80runs interior to the support stand 25 and is electrically connected atits opposing end to the electric gear reduction motor 30 (as shown inFIG. 1). The snap-in plug assembly 75 provides a method for closing andsealing the orifice created by the removal of the support stand 25 forthe times when the mobile portion of the infant mobile with compactdisc/cassette player apparatus 10 (as shown in FIG. 1) is not desired.Such times may be when the infant is older, and is no longer entertainedby the mobile movement or when the infant is traveling and the parent orcare giver only desires audio for the purposes of soothing orstimulating the infant. In such a scenario, a snap-in plug cover of anotherwise conventional type can be used to seal the cavity created bythe removal of the snap in plug assembly 75. It is anticipated that theoverall general design of the audio playback and control unit 15 wouldbe such that it would be age and gender neutral to allow the use of theaudio playback and control unit 15 alone up into adult life. Such afeature allows considerable cost savings compared to the cost ofpurchasing multiple units. Located on the front face 70 of the audioplayback and control unit 15 is a compact disc player 85, wherestandard, conventional, audio compact discs may be inserted. Locatedimmediately under the compact disc player 85 is a compact disc controlpanel 90, which allows for typical operations such as STOP, PLAY, TRACKSELECTION, and the like, and it's corresponding digital display 95 toindicate which track is selected on the compact disc. It is envisionedthat the compact disc control panel 90 would allow for the continuousplaying of a compact disc or a selection on a compact disc. This wouldbe extremely beneficial in those instances where an infant requires along period of time to fall asleep. Located on the left side of thefront face 70 is a cassette player 100, in which standard, conventional,audio cassettes may be inserted. Positioned directly under the cassetteplayer 100 is a cassette control panel 105, which could allow for thecontrol of the cassette in the cassette player 100 by such typicaloperations as STOP, PLAY, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, PAUSE and the like.Positioned in the lower left-hand corner of the front face 70 is avolume control 110 for the purpose of controlling the overall soundvolume emitted from the audio playback and control unit 15 and a tonecontrol 115 for the purposes of controlling the overall sound qualityemitted from the audio playback and control unit 15. Centrallypositioned on the front face 70 of the audio playback and control unit15 is an infrared access port 120. The infrared access port 120 would beutilized by a standard infrared remote control (not shown in this FIG.)to access and duplicate the features of the compact disc control panel90, the cassette control panel 105, the volume control 110 and the tonecontrol 115. This feature allows the parent or care giver to control theoverall operation of the audio playback and control unit 15 from aremote location. This is beneficial in those instances where the parentor care giver is occupied across the room and thus saves time and efforton their part, or when the infant is just starting to fall asleep andthe immediate presence of a parent or care giver may startle the infantand cause crying. Located under the infrared access port 120 is atape/cd selector switch 125. The tape/cd selector switch 125 allows foreither the playing of a cassette tape or a compact disc. It will notallow for the selection of both simultaneously. Finally, located on thefront face 70 of the audio playback and control unit 15 is anoperational mode control switch 130, which allows for one of fouroperational modes. First, is the OFF position which removes all sourcesof power from the audio playback and control unit 15, causing it tocease operation. Second, is the ON position which allows for the playingof a cassette or compact disc as selected by the tape/cd selector switch125. This selection also allows for the synchronized movement of themobile fixture 50 (as shown in FIG. 1) and will be more fully explainedhereinbelow. Third, is the MOTION position, which allows for a standbytype mode, when the infant is not in the conventional crib or playpen 20(as shown in FIG. 1), or is asleep and motionless. Should the infantbegin to move, both audio and movement of the mobile fixture 50(as shownin FIG. 1) will begin as aforementioned described under the ON position.Finally, a SOUND position is provided which utilizes a microphone, whichwill be described more fully hereinbelow, to sense ambient noise in theroom or noise produced by the infant to allow for the actuation of themovement of the mobile fixture 50 (as shown in FIG. 1). The infant willsoon realize that if he or she makes a noise, the mobile fixtures 50 (asshown in FIG. 1) will move, and when he or she ceases the noise, themobile fixtures 50 (as shown in FIG. 1) will stop. Such action willentertain the infant as well as encourage knowledge and verbaldevelopment. It should be noted that the arrangement of all componentson the front face 70 of the audio playback and control unit 15 is of ageneral nature for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be alimiting factor.

Referring now to FIG. 3, a rear view of the audio playback and controlunit 15 is shown. Once again the support stand 25 as connected by thesnap-in plug assembly 75 is visible. A lip edge 135 is provided to aidin the attachment of the audio playback and control unit 15 to the toprail 60 (as shown in FIG. 1) and will be shown more clearly hereinbelow.A pair of speakers 140 is provided for the stereo reproduction of soundas provided by the compact disc player 85 or the cassette player 100 (asshown in FIG. 2). Centrally located on the upper half of the audioplayback and control unit 15 is a microphone 145, which is used to sensethe ambient room noise as aforementioned described under FIG. 2.Positioned under the microphone 145 is an infrared motion sensor 150, ofconventional design, which is used to sense if the infant is present,stationary or moving in the conventional crib or playpen 20 (as shown inFIG. 1). Finally, located on the bottom, central portion of the audioplayback and control unit 15 is a connection arm 155 and an attachmentmeans 160, such as a knurled, threaded, knob. The connection arm 155 andthe attachment means 160 are used to secure the audio playback andcontrol unit 15 between two dividing slats 65 (as shown in FIG. 1) andwill be shown in greater detail hereinbelow.

Referring next to FIG. 4, a side view of the audio playback and controlunit 15 showed in an attached state to the top rail 60 and the dividingslats 65 is depicted. The lip edge 135 rests on the upper edge of thetop rail 60 and is supported and secured via the connection arm 155 andthe attachment means 160 as routed in between two adjacent dividingslats 65. Such an arrangement is general in nature and is readilyadaptable to many different size conventional cribs or playpens 20 (asshown in FIG. 1). Additionally, such an arrangement provides for keepingaccess points and control points located on the front face 70 of theaudio playback and control unit 15 at a maximum possible distance awayfrom the infant, who would be located on the opposite side of planedefined by the vertical axis of the dividing slats 65. The support stand25 as connected to the audio playback and control unit 15 by the snap-inplug assembly 75 is located towards the front face 70 side of the audioplayback and control unit 15 for the same reason. The exterior surfaceof the audio playback and control unit 15 as well as the connection arm155 and the attachment means 160 is envisioned to be manufactured fromplastic using an injection molding process. Such material is easilycleaned and presents a non-toxic surface should the infant place them inhis or her mouth. Additionally, all corner surfaces as presented by theaudio playback and control unit 15 and its associated components are ofa large rounded radius where possible, thus reducing the chances ofinjury should the infant strike them. Finally, a bottom surface 165 asprovided on the bottommost surface of the audio playback and controlunit 15 is flat in nature. This characteristic allows for the audioplayback and control unit 15 to be used as a standalone musicreproduction system. This would occur when the audio playback andcontrol unit 15 was removed from the top rail 60 and the dividing slats65 and the support stand 25 was removed via the snap-in plug assembly 75on the top of the audio playback and control unit 15. At this point theaudio playback and control unit 15 could be placed on any flat surfaceand utilized.

Referring finally to FIG. 5, a schematic diagram of the electricalcircuitry associated with the infant mobile with compact disc/cassetteplayer apparatus 10 is shown. A power source 170, such as a batterypack, is routed through the operational mode control switch 130. In afirst position 175 the infant mobile with compact disc/cassette playerapparatus 10 is off. In a second position 180, power is routed to astereo amplifier 185 and the compact disc player 85 or the cassetteplayer 100 as selected by the tape/cd selector switch 125. The compactdisc player 85 is controlled by the compact disc control panel 90 andthe cassette player 100 is controlled by the cassette control panel 105.Audio signals 190 are then routed into the stereo amplifier 185 wherethey are emitted through speakers 140 as controlled by the volumecontrol 110 and the tone control 115. The stereo amplifier 185 producesa first synchronization signal 195 which is an analog signal directlyproportional to the audio signals 190. The first synchronization signal195 is routed through a first isolation diode 200 and then through anisolation transformer 205 where it is inputted into a synchronizationdrive circuit 210. The synchronization drive circuit 210 through the useof a gated transistorized drive circuit, converts the firstsynchronization signal 195 into a direct current voltage which varies inamplitude and polarity with the levels of the first synchronizationsignal 195. The resultant output is routed through the snap-in plugassembly 75 and carried on the motor conductor cable 80 to the electricgear reduction motor 30. The resultant operation will cause the electricgear reduction motor 30 to speed up, slow down, stop, start, and reversedirection in synchronization with the music signal being played. Whenthe operational mode control switch 130 is in a third position 215position, power is routed through the infrared motion sensor 150. Whenmotion is sensed after a preset time delay, power is then applied to thesame electrical point as the second position 180, and an identicaloperational sequence occurs as aforementioned described. In a fourthposition 220 position power is applied to a sound sensing circuit 225 ofconventional design. An input signal to the sound sensing circuit 225 isprovided by the microphone 145 to sense ambient room noise or noise madeby the infant. A second synchronization signal 230, formed as an outputof the sound sensing circuit 225, and consisting of an analog signaldirectly proportional to the intensity of the sound as heard by themicrophone 145, is then passed onto a second isolation diode 235 and theisolation transformer 205, where it continues on a path asaforementioned described when the operational mode control switch 130was in the second position 180. Thus it can be seen that as the infantmakes a noise, or when ambient noise levels are at a relatively moderatelevel, the electric gear reduction motor 30 will start, stop, slow down,speed up, and reverse directions in response to these levels.

2. Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

In operation, the present invention can be easily utilized by the commonuser in a simple and effortless manner. To use the present inventionwith its preferred embodiment can best be described in conjunction withthe perspective view of FIG. 1, the views of FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4and the schematic diagram of FIG. 5.

To use the present invention, the user would first fasten the audioplayback and control unit 15 to the top rail 60 and the dividing slats65 of the conventional crib or playpen 20 by utilizing the lip edge 135,the connection arm 155, and the attachment means 160. The user wouldthen elect to play a cassette in the cassette player 100 or a compactdisc in the compact disc player 85. After placing the media in theappropriate player, the user would select the appropriate player by useof the tape/cd selector switch 125. Next, the user would select thedesired operational mode by use of the operational mode control switch130. The user would select the second position 180 or ON position shoulduninterrupted music and mobile movement be desired. The user wouldselect the third position 215 should the activation of music and mobilemovement by the movement on part of the infant be desired. The userwould select the fourth position 220 position should direct activationof the mobile movement mechanism by ambient room noise or infantproduced noise be desired. Whatever operational mode is selected, atthis point the infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus10 is ready to soothe and/or stimulate the infant.

The user may elect to control the operational characteristics of thecompact disc player 85 or the cassette player 100 by remote control viautilization of the infrared access port 120. Additionally, volumecontrol as governed by the volume control 110 and tone control asgoverned by the tone control 115 is also available through the remotecontrol and associated infrared access port 120. After the desiredoperation has taken place, the user may elect to deactivate the infantmobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus 10 by placing theoperational mode control switch 130 in its first position 175.

Should the infant no longer require the benefits of a mobile, thesupport stand 25 may be removed from the audio playback and control unit15 by pulling it directly outward and disconnecting it at the snap-inplug assembly 75. The connection arm 155 and the associated attachmentmeans 160 may then be removed and the audio playback and control unit 15used as a standalone conventional music reproduction system. Thisfeature may also be used when traveling with the infant or temporarilylocated at another location.

The foregoing description is included to illustrate the operation of thepreferred embodiment and is not meant to limit the scope of theinvention. The scope of the invention is to be limited only by thefollowing claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An infant mobile with compact disc/cassetteplayer apparatus comprising:an audio playback and control unit, saidunit being capable of attachment to the side of a conventional crib orplaypen; a support stand, said support stand affixed at a generallycentral location on the top of the audio playback and control unit, saidsupport stand protruding upward therefrom and gently curving in a 180°direction, where it terminates downward at an electric gear reductionmotor, a motor conductor cable running through the support stand fromthe unit to the motor wherein said support stand is connected to theaudio playback and control unit via a snap-in plug assembly, saidsnap-in plug assembly provides a physical means of support for thesupport stand as well as providing an electrical connection to saidmotor conductor cable and wherein said snap-in plug assembly provides amethod for the removal of the support stand for the time when the mobileportion of the infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatusis not desired; said electric gear reduction motor including an outputshaft which is centrally terminated at a rotating hub, and extendingradially outward from the rotating hub is a plurality of fixture arms;and a plurality of mobile fixtures, each said mobile fixture located atthe opposing end of each said fixture arms and fastened by a connectingmeans.
 2. The infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatusof claim 1, wherein located on the front face of the audio playback andcontrol unit is a compact disc player where standard, conventional,audio compact discs may be inserted, and further located immediatelyunder the compact disc player is a compact disc control panel whichallows for typical operations including STOP, PLAY, TRACK SELECTION. 3.The infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus of claim2, wherein located on the left side of the front face of the audioplayback and control unit is a is a cassette player in which standard,conventional, audio cassettes may be inserted, and wherein positioneddirectly under the cassette player is a cassette control panel, whichcontrols the cassette in the cassette player by operations includingSTOP, PLAY, FAST FORWARD, REWIND, PAUSE.
 4. The infant mobile withcompact disc/cassette player apparatus of claim 3, wherein located onthe front face of the audio playback and control unit is an infraredaccess port, said infrared access port for use with an infrared remotecontrol to access and duplicate the features of the compact disc controlpanel and the cassette control panel.
 5. The infant mobile with compactdisc/cassette player apparatus of claim 4, wherein located under theinfrared access port is a tape/cd selector switch, said tape/cd selectorswitch allowing for either the playing of a cassette tape or a compactdisc.
 6. The infant mobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatusof claim 5, wherein said infant mobile with compact disc/cassette playerapparatus further comprises:a power source routed to an operational modecontrol switch; an operational mode control switch having first, second,third and fourth positions, wherein in said first position the infantmobile with compact disc/cassette player apparatus is off and in saidsecond position power is routed to a stereo amplifier and the compactdisc player or the cassette player as selected by said tape/cd selectorswitch; a stereo amplifier producing a first synchronization signal anda second synchronization signal, said first synchronization signal beingan analog signal directly proportional to an audio output signal androuted through a first isolation diode and then through an isolationtransformer where it is inputted into a synchronization drive circuitwhich converts the first synchronization signal into a direct currentvoltage which varies in amplitude and polarity with the levels of thefirst synchronization signal, the resultant output being routed throughthe snap-in plug assembly and carried on the motor conductor cable tothe electric gear reduction motor, the resultant operation will causethe electric gear reduction motor to speed up, slow down, stop, start,and reverse direction in synchronization with the music signal beingplayed when said mode control switch is in said third position; a soundsensing circuit having a microphone for suppling a sound sensing circuitinput; the second synchronization signal formed as an output of thesound sensing circuit, and consisting of an analog signal directlyproportional to the intensity of the sound as heard by the microphonepassed onto a second isolation diode and the isolation transformer,where it continues on a path as aforementioned described when theoperational mode control switch was in the second position, and whereinwhen an infant makes a noise, or when ambient noise levels are at arelatively moderate level, the electric gear reduction motor will start,stop, slow down, speed up, and reverse directions in response to theselevels when said mode control switch is in said fourth position; andwherein audio signals are routed into the stereo amplifier where theyare emitted through speakers as controlled by a volume control and atone control.